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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.89, 8,089.34 and 1,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.89, 8,089.34 and 1,695.44 is: 2,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.89 : 8,089.34 = 1,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.89/8,089.34 = 1,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.89x = 8,089.34 × 1,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.89x = 13,714,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714,941.69/5,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.15

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